Jieun Shin

In an era where more than half of American adults regularly get their news from social media sites, a recent study reveals fundamental changes in how news is consumed, shared and valued. The findings are particularly relevant to ongoing debates about the quality of news on web platforms and its…

A new study has found that high-quality news is not rewarded on social media in terms of shares, likes, and other reactions. Poor-quality news (e.g., inaccurate news and sensational news) performed better than high-quality news on social media. The findings by Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and…

Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, has joined the editorial board of the Journal of Communication. The Journal of Communication (JOC) is the flagship journal of the International Communication Association and is intended for all communication specialists and policy makers.…

This article by Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications assistant professor, originally appeared in the Dec. 7 issue of InContext, a publication by Digital Content Next. People are increasingly opting out of the news. According to the Digital News Report 2023 from Oxford University’s Reuters Institute, 36% of…

Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, will serve as a board member for the 2024 Human Computer Interaction (HCI) International Conference from June 29 – July 4 in Washington, D.C. The conference objective is to provide an international…

The term “fake news” and its connotations took hold of the country during Donald Trump’s presidency. Still, the proliferation of unchecked journalism and false reporting has led to adopting AI tools to wade through the mess. This begs the question, do online users trust AI to weed out fake news?…

Influencers play a sizeable role on social media, connecting consumers with brands. In 2022, the influencer market was estimated at $16.5 billion. With this much power comes great responsibility, and content creators are under growing pressure to disclose partnerships with brands to build trust with consumers. Whether influencers engage in…

Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, is the author of “Social Media Metrics and News Quality,” a chapter in the book News Quality in the Digital Age to be published on March 8. The book features a diverse, international…

A new study has found that trust is a focal element in determining users’ behavioral intentions.  The findings by Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, and Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, UFCJC Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and Media Consumer…

Social media influencers have come under increasing pressure to engage in transparent communication. However, for content that is not explicitly an advertisement, their communication practice can vary widely, reflecting the creator’s interests and attitudes towards transparency.   Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management,…

In response to the extensive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborative efforts from multi-sector organizations emerged to help communities cope during these challenging times. These social partnerships attempted to provide relief efforts through combining government or corporate resources and non-government organization’s issue expertise. For example, a corporation working with a…

Political systems can shape social media-based social partnership communication networks according to a new study by Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, and a team of researchers. Their results were featured in “One Earth, One Humanity Versus the Virus:…